Description
Indulge in the rich and gooey goodness of these Gooey Caramel Coffee Bars. A perfect blend of caramel, coffee, and chocolate in every bite, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together flour, instant coffee, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Layer batter: Spread half of the batter in the pan.
- Prepare caramel: Melt caramel bits with heavy cream in microwave, then pour over batter. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Top with remaining batter: Drop spoonfuls of remaining batter over caramel layer and spread gently.
- Bake: Bake for 28-32 minutes until golden and set. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra coffee kick, add an additional teaspoon of instant coffee granules.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Warm slightly before serving for maximum gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
